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LAOS

DISCOVER TRULY REWARDING & ENRICHING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Making a positive life-changing impact during your travels

Volunteer Teaching in Laos

One of the world’s least developed countries, Laos presents a truly meaningful opportunity for volunteers. By joining our program, you’ll help provide access to education that many communities in Laos currently lack—while immersing yourself in a culture that remains largely untouched by modern Western influences..

Lao people are exceptionally warm and welcoming. Volunteers often find their students to be polite, respectful, and highly motivated to learn. Teaching in Laos not only enriches the lives of local people but also offers a deeply fulfilling personal experience.

Volunteering is about more than financial contributions—it’s about giving your time, energy, and skills. These personal investments create lasting, tangible impacts, helping individuals and communities improve their daily lives and build better futures.

Highlights

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Three impactful project options are available year-round.

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Continue improving the quality of local English education.

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Develop valuable skills through hands-on, real-world experiences.

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Connect and work with fellow international volunteers to make a difference. .

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Understand how to travel and volunteer while contributing to long-term community impact.

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Contribute to community projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Enjoy fun outdoor activities with a local team.

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Experience life in a UNESCO-listed location, gaining insights into the traditions, language, and heritage of Laosy.

Best Volunteer Opportunities in Laos

Medical Volunteer
📅 1-12 Weeks From $250

📍 Luang Prabang

Teaching Program

Teaching 18 years+

To become a volunteer teacher, we do not require a teaching certificate or any teaching experience. All volunteers work alongside Lao teachers in the classrooms, assisting them with pronunciation and presentation of the teaching materials, allowing students to experience and appreciate different cultures.

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Childcare Volunteer
📅 2 Weeks From $980

📍 Luang Prabang

Summer Program

Summer 18 years+

Summer program offers a balanced combination of education, tour, culture, soft trekking and volunteering activities. Your time on our summer volunteer program will be well-spent to make sure you have a positive impact in the surrounding villages by painting, building, renovating and infrastructure.

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Teaching English Volunteer
📅 8-12 Weeks From $1,600

📍 Luang Prabang

Internship Program

Internship 18 years+

Internship programe is a chance for you to make a difference in the world and is very useful teaching change for interns with education experience to learn and understand the fundamental concepts of teaching in a class and gain some teaching experience in their preferred profession.

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Why Volunteer with
Roots-Leaves Volunteer Laos?

We are a community-based volunteer organization headquartered in Luang Prabang, where all of our programs are implemented. As we operate locally without foreign administrative costs, our fees remain low. Originally founded to enhance educational opportunities in the area, all volunteer contributions go directly toward supporting our community.

Flexible Dates

Flexible Dates

The programs run year-round and are flexible with dates.

Affordable Fees

Affordable Program Fees

Program fees start from only $250, with no registration or processing fees.

Accommodation

All-Inclusive

Accommodations, meals, and many extras are included during your stay.

Support

24/7 Support

We offer full in-country support throughout your volunteer journey.

Local Teachers

Work with Local Teachers

Volunteers work directly alongside Lao teachers in the classroom.

No Overhead Costs

No Overhead Costs

We are a local organization with no Western overhead.

what do our past participants share about their experiences?

I had an incredible experience volunteering with Roots-Leaves Volunteer Laos. From the moment I arrived, the team was welcoming, organized, and truly passionate about making a difference. The event was well-structured, and I felt like my time and effort were genuinely appreciated.

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I had an incredible experience volunteering with Roots-Leaves Volunteer Laos. From the moment I arrived, the team was welcoming, organized, and truly passionate about making a difference. The event was well-structured, and I felt like my time and effort were genuinely appreciated.

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Ryan
From USA
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